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'Kane should've scored a hat-trick'

Tottenham 1-0 Arsenal

Leon Osman

Former Everton midfielder on Final Score

We come to expect Kane to score every time now.

Fantastic ball, rose like the proverbial salmon. Missed a
header later that might have been a tad easier and hit a volley that went
straight to the keeper. You expect Kane to come away from that match with a hat-trick.

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'The present and the future'

Tottenham 1-0 Arsenal

Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino: "First half both teams had good energy but they were so compact it was hard to find the space. We dominated but we did not create much.

"Second half with the same shape we were much better. We found space and created problems and after 20 minutes it should be 3-0. In football if you don't kill the game you will concede chances and suffer.

"I am so happy to win. We have had three massive games against United, Liverpool and Arsenal and seven points is good.

"Harry Kane is not old fashioned, he is the present and the future. We are so proud that he is in our side."

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'Kane should have had more'

Tottenham 1-0 Arsenal

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Tottenham midfielder Eric Dier to MOTD: "We dominated the game and second half we countered really well, created lots of chances. It's disappointing that we struggled in the last five minutes as the game should have been settled.

"This team has created the mentality where we can dig in if we have to. They had chances at the end but it could have been a much bigger win.

"Harry Kane loves scoring against Arsenal. He should have had a few more as well."

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'Spurs overpowered Arsenal'

Tottenham 1-0 Arsenal

Bradley Allen

Ex-QPR striker on BBC Radio London at Wembley

This pitch, in these conditions, with heavy rain, it really saps your energy, so it would have taken a lot from the Spurs players today. But they're extremely fit, and they really overpowered Arsenal today.

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The first real sign of any malice come after the full-time whistle as Jack Wilshere and Erik Lamela have to be separated. The vast majority of fans inside Wembley cheer on a big win which puts seven points between the two sides.

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CLOSE!

Tottenham 1-0 Arsenal

CHANCE!

Oh my word Arsenal should have scored! The ball is threaded forwards, there doesn't appear to be much danger but Davinson Sanchez makes a hash of dealing with it and Alexandre Lacazette is through the door. One on one with the keeper, tricky angle, he guides a shot wide of Hugo Lloris - but wide of the post too!

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There's a shot for Arsenal inside the area, Alexandre Lacazette has time and space beyond the far post to meet a looping cross from the right. He leans back and hammers it well, well, well over the top.

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Another huge chance for Spurs! Erik Lamela just runs onto a straight, long ball. He's onside, clean through if a little wide, but never looks confident and drags a shot wide when he could have passed it.

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'Unsung performance from Alli'

Tottenham 1-0 Arsenal

Bradley Allen

Ex-QPR striker on BBC Radio London at Wembley

It was almost an unsung performance from Dele Alli today, he's done a lot of running and a lot of dirty work. But I think the Spurs fans have recognised his work, and he's getting a good ovation. Victor Wanyama will provide Spurs with another cog in midfield and another body in the middle.

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Arsenal now with a spell of possession but all Jack Wilshere can do is clip the ball over the top and it's easily dealt with. Spurs move down the field and Harry Kane wins a corner. Victor Wanyama is on for Dele Alli.

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I don't know why Arsenal keep paying out large sums on attackers, when the defensive positions are the clear weakness in the side. Koscielny, Cech, Monreal, all look to have peaked. They're in dire need of a defensive midfielder to control a game like Dembele does for Spurs.

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'Lacazette wasteful'

Tottenham 1-0 Arsenal

Bradley Allen

Ex-QPR striker on BBC Radio London at Wembley

Alexandre Lacazette was in a nice position there - high and wide on Spurs' left. But he really has to be looking across the line there, because he's been caught offside, and he's wasted a really good position for his side.

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Wenger will not only leave Arsenal in a worse state than when he joined but it will take years to rectify, whoever replaces him. And when the new manager doesn't get results straight away, the pro-Wenger 'Careful what you wish for' brigade will be out in force.